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Testing

NOTE: REGULAR WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED!

CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always
stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.

Test by pushing the Test button on the cover and hold it
for a minimum of 5 seconds (or until the alarm sounds).
This will sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry,
horn and battery are working. If the alarm does not
sound, the unit has a defective battery or some other
failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm,
you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible
materials and start a fire.

Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation.

Erratic

or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a
defective alarm, and it should be returned for service (see

Warranty

section).

Alarms failing an alarm test, or not operating normally,
must be replaced with a new alarm. Similarly, alarms more
than 10 years old must be replaced.

Cleaning the Alarm

The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year.

• To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting plate

(see 

Alarm Tamper Resist Feature 

and 

Alarm Removal

sections). You can clean the alarm by using compressed
air or a vacuum cleaner hose with a soft brush
attachment. Blow or vacuum around the perimeter of the
alarm to remove dust and dirt. The outside of the alarm
can be wiped with a damp cloth (do not use a wet cloth
to avoid water entering the unit).

• After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm

by using the Test button. If cleaning does not restore
the alarm to normal operation, the alarm should be
replaced.

• Do not paint the unit. Paint will seal the vents and

interfere with the sensor’s ability to detect smoke. Never
attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside. This
action will void your warranty.

Maintenance

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Summary of Contents for 0910KCA

Page 1: ...e take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user s guide which should be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner Smoke Alarm User s Guide i9010CA SINGLE STATION SMOKE ALARM 1...

Page 2: ...ence Teach children how to respond to the alarms and that they should never play with the unit If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm please call our toll free Con...

Page 3: ...ay prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper Smoke heat and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room places it...

Page 4: ...d located within 0 9 m 3 of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Image 2B DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with Hush Control or Photoele...

Page 5: ...Avoid excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or failure to alarm Extreme temperatures may effect the sensitivity of the alarm Do not install in areas where th...

Page 6: ...ORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK CEILING 10 cm 4 MINIMUM 10 cm 4 MINIMUM 30 5 cm 12 MAXIMUM SIDE WALL BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT NEVER HERE S T A G N A N T A I R 10 cm 4 0 9 m 3 0 9 m 3 NOT IN TH...

Page 7: ...r wall mounting is as shown in Image 3C NOTE This alarm has a battery permanently sealed inside the alarm No battery installation is necessary Activation This model is equipped with a feature that aut...

Page 8: ...d to present standards extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof This may create a thermal barrier that can prevent the smoke from...

Page 9: ...Installation 8 A A IMAGE 3A IMAGE 3B IMAGE 3C IMAGE 3D A LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS SUGGESTED WALL MOUNTING POSITION ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE...

Page 10: ...moving the unit from the mounting plate The feature engages when the alarm is rotated onto the mounting plate Rotate the alarm onto the mounting plate until you hear the tamper resist tab snap into pl...

Page 11: ...ting once the alarm is activated see Activation and testing is complete When the smoke alarm ionization sensor chamber senses products of combustion the horn will sound a loud 85db alarm until the sen...

Page 12: ...ush button on the smoke alarm cover If the smoke is not too dense the alarm will silence immediately and the red LED will flash slowly 1 second on 8 seconds off for 7 to 9 minutes This indicates that...

Page 13: ...ED will flash approximately one flash per second The flashing LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared Red LED Flashing slowly 1 second on 8 seconds off Indicates that the unit i...

Page 14: ...test or not operating normally must be replaced with a new alarm Similarly alarms more than 10 years old must be replaced Cleaning the Alarm The alarm should be cleaned at least once a year To clean y...

Page 15: ...the end of the life of the alarm Replace the alarm when this condition occurs Deactivation WARNING Do not deactivate the alarm until the end of the alarm life when a chirp is heard every 40 45 second...

Page 16: ...alarms may detect visible fire particles associated with slow smouldering fires sooner than ionization alarms Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable For maximum protection K...

Page 17: ...a fire occurs Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear it Practice a fire drill at least every six months including fire drills at night...

Page 18: ...protect against fire as noted by the NFPA and UL For instance a smoking in bed b leaving children home alone c cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline d fires where the victim is intimate wit...

Page 19: ...arms as shown in Image 1A and Image 1B The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the requi...

Page 20: ...t apply to this smoke alarm if it has been damaged modified abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to operate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or DC electrical power T...

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